A new feature in the Los Angeles Blade takes a deep dive into SAUNA, the atmospheric queer romance from Danish director Mathias Broe, now released through Breaking Glass Pictures. In the article, Broe opens up about crafting a rare trans–cis love story between characters portrayed by Nina Rask and Magnus Juhl Andersen, set within Copenhagen’s charged gay sauna scene.
The Blade’s interview highlights the film’s rootedness in lived queer experience, its nuanced look at intimacy and belonging, and its groundbreaking representation—featuring Denmark’s first transgender actor in a leading trans role. Broe discusses authenticity, the complexities of queer spaces, and his commitment to portraying flawed, deeply human characters.
It’s a thoughtful, beautifully written look at one of the year’s most unique LGBTQ+ films.
🔗 Read the full article here: Looking Through the Steam: ‘Sauna’ and Queer Intimacy (Los Angeles Blade)